🇬🇧 ⚠ FCA WARNING · UK

fxlivecrypto-option.net scam recovery — step-by-step for victims

fxlivecrypto-option.net is not authorised by the FCA (UK). If you deposited money, PSD2 protections and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) can force reimbursement — we handle the entire claim start to finish.

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Our refund process for fxlivecrypto-option.net victims

  1. Stop paying immediately. Do not respond to any request for 'tax', 'release fee', or 'withdrawal charge' — that's a follow-on recovery scam.
  2. Preserve your evidence (60 seconds). Save every screenshot, WhatsApp message, email and bank transfer receipt from fxlivecrypto-option.net. This becomes the core of your bank complaint.
  3. We file the PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank — a full dossier citing the official regulator warning plus PSR CRM Code + PSD2 Reg 90. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
  4. We escalate to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
  5. We coordinate the criminal report with Action Fraud — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.

🇬🇧 What FCA says about fxlivecrypto-option.net

fxlivecrypto-option.net is operating without authorisation from the FCA (UK). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.

Official warning published on 20 July 2026.

  • Email used: support@fxlivecrypto-option.net
  • Website: fxlivecrypto-option.net

Is fxlivecrypto-option.net still online?

Offline now · checked 6 August 2026

This site was not responding on 6 August 2026. If you already sent money, that does not mean it is gone: recovery runs through your bank, not through the site.

Checked daily since 30 July 2026.

What we know about fxlivecrypto-option.net

The FCA (UK) has placed fxlivecrypto-option.net on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website fxlivecrypto-option.net. If you deposited money with fxlivecrypto-option.net, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.

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How this scam works

Behind fxlivecrypto-option.net is the classic investment-scam playbook: a website that looks like a legitimate broker, an "account manager" who WhatsApps you daily, and a dashboard showing fake profits. When you try to withdraw, they demand a "release tax" — that fee is the scam.

Red flags to recognize

  • Uses "regulated by" claims from offshore jurisdictions (Vanuatu, St Vincent, Marshall Islands)
  • Trading platform shows unrealistic profits that always go up (fake pricing engine)
  • Impossible to withdraw even small test amounts — always some technical issue
  • Aggressive sales tactics: told you the opportunity closes today
  • Provided a "personal account manager" who chats daily to build trust

Recovery timeline for this case type

Recovery from fxlivecrypto-option.net follows a clear process. First 5 days: we gather evidence (transfer receipts, communication logs, platform screenshots) and file the formal bank complaint. Next 6-8 weeks: the bank investigates under PSD2 obligations set by PSR CRM Code + PSD2 Reg 90. If the bank refuses, we escalate to Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) within 72 hours. Ombudsman decisions typically take 3-4 additional months. In parallel we coordinate criminal reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still recover from fxlivecrypto-option.net if the loss was more than a year ago?

Yes, in many cases. PSD2 rules and consumer protection law under PSR CRM Code + PSD2 Reg 90 do not have a strict recovery deadline — the older the case, the more evidence work needed. We take cases from 3 months to 3 years old regularly.

What if I sent fxlivecrypto-option.net crypto instead of a bank transfer?

Crypto recovery is harder but not impossible. We use blockchain forensics (Chainalysis, TRM Labs) to trace funds to regulated exchanges, then submit legal freeze requests. 30% of cases end up at a regulated exchange where recovery is possible.

Can I recover funds from fxlivecrypto-option.net if my bank already refused?

Yes — this is one of the most common scenarios we win. Under PSR CRM Code + PSD2 Reg 90, your bank must justify a refusal in writing. We appeal the decision, submit evidence they missed, and escalate to Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Our team overturns 62% of first-round bank refusals.

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FRN 937096 · No win, no fee · Free case check · about 2 minutes
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Source: This warning is published by the FCA in UK. Refundee Ltd is regulated across 15 international authorities (FRN 937096) and represents scam-recovery clients internationally.

Reviewed by Donald Scott, Head of Recovery, UK & Nordic Markets

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